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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1922
Page
4
The Winchester mayor advocates an ordinance to send jailed drinkers to a municipal quarry, charging them with labor and limiting public drunkenness. He argues enforcement is needed as bootleg liquor sparks greater misconduct, while asserting drunkards threaten public safety.
Richmond Times Dispatch analyzes the Harrison contest within the Republican House. It argues party loyalty will drive delay and that the Elections Committee report may be shaped to appease supporters. The minority report challenges the majority’s forced conclusions and questions the logic used.
In Clifton Forge Virginia Westmoreland and Delaware Davis faces scrutiny as discussions of governance unfold. The piece notes support and skepticism about Davis amid historic calls for reform and a bone dry oath for public officials. The June Call letter from the Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Loudoun County reflects organized critique of prohibition policies.
The piece laments former supporters converting from Governor Davis to alcohol advocates and notes a Winchester meeting where many ex supporters deplored his shift from liberty to wine. It warns prohibition advocates have long marked him as untrustworthy and predicts adamant rejection by wet and dry factions.
Poem in verse discusses the speaker’s red nose due to scarlet fever not drinking alcohol yet mocks public reaction. The speaker argues against harsh judgment of a man urging temperance, noting genuine goodness despite outward oddities and urging readers to consider uplifting others without ridicule.
In Mt Pleasant Virginia on June 28 Bush Carpenter celebrated his birthday with a dinner hosted by his children and friends. Attendees included the Carpenters from Winchester Chambersville Relief and others with family and neighbors. Hupman delivered a sermon to a large Sunday night audience.
The Richmond Times Dispatch notes Judge John T. Godrick’s Historic Fredericksburg: the Story of An Old Town receives highly favorable reviews from papers across Virginia and the Northeast, praising its lively survey of Fredericksburg’s history and its broad appeal beyond local readers.
The Times Dispatch notes Historic Fredericksburg by John Shepperson covers three centuries of Fredericksburg life. It highlights famous locals, the Declaration of Independence links, War Between the States battles, and elder Virginia traditions in a readable narrative.
Schedule of Winchester games in the Shenandoah Valley League with home and away dates. Opponents include New Market Boyce Woodstock Front Royal Strasburg Harrisonburg Mt. Jackson and Mt. Jackson series with multiple July and August matchups listed across various times.
Mrs Stuart Shiner of 116 East Cork Street Winchester praises Doans Kidney Pills for curing a severe kidney attack. She suffered backache dizziness and fatigue until one box provided relief and she continued using the remedy as needed. The ad notes the product costs 60 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y is the manufacturer.
Mrs. W. L. Poston visits son in law Dr. and Mrs. Floyd McClure in Mannington West Virginia. Mr W O Harrison Baltimore and Ohio travel agent arrives from Staunton and Harrisonburg. Rev Nelson P Dame missioner leaves Richmond after a day with relatives. Jack Rice York Pa music arranger returns home after supplying dance music for Winchester fair. T Cooper Grace Cooper and Mrs W H Bausterman return from driving trip to Culvers Lake New Jersey. Mrs Joseph E Stegner and Wendell Stegner travel to Newark New Jersey. Mrs A L Turner returns home on South Market Street after visiting sister Mrs Annie Osborne in Washington.
A utility urges customers to economize on gas use as coal shortages push prices up. The firm claims ample coal for months but warns higher gas prices could follow without increased production. They offer cards explaining gas-saving practices and request reports of leaks or wastage.
A local notice promotes coke as the cheapest fuel at 12 cents per bushel now and warns of a 15 cent price after July 1. Orders placed before July 1 for delivery after stay at 12 cents. The advisory is from A. G. I. CO and W. G. & E. L. Co with V P B. W. A. Ryan.
A noted skin specialist touts Mentho Sulphur as a cure for unsightly facial blotches and eczema. He says its germ destroying action makes it unrivaled and that applying it like cold cream gives immediate relief. Obtain a small jar from a reputable druggist.
Fragmentary lines describe Greenland as a place where men are honest due to long six month nights and ends with a stray prompt to try a star want ad.
The Sunrise United Brethren Church hosts an all day meeting on Sunday July 2 with Rev C A Ryan of Keyser West Virginia delivering sermons. Rev and Mrs Scott of New York, mission workers, speak on their travels in the old country and report on the Holy land. Everyone is invited.
The term Jerry 3 may stem from a temporary jury mast used in emergencies or from the gypsy expression jery meaning something contemptible. The wording shows how maritime and ethnic phrases influenced slang.
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